Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh: The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I)

Drawing on four years of front‑line service with the Taiping forces, the narrator guides listeners through the early days of the massive mid‑century uprising that swept China. He recounts his own trek from Shanghai to the interior, the organization of supply ships, and vivid encounters with the movement’s charismatic leader and his chief commanders. Alongside these personal anecdotes the work offers a clear outline of the rebellion’s Christian inspiration, its radical social reforms, and the way it challenged the ruling Manchu regime.

Interwoven with this history is a pointed critique of British foreign policy, reflecting the author’s frustration with the interventions that betrayed both legal principles and humanitarian concerns. The account remains grounded in the perspectives of those who lived the conflict, providing listeners a balanced view of the initial ambitions and challenges of the Taiping cause. Anyone interested in 19th‑century Asian history or in a first‑hand portrait of a revolutionary experiment will find the narrative both informative and compelling.